Bareboating

Bareboating (skipper yourself) sailing is the kind of holiday that gets addictive and many travellers come back year after year, hire the same boat again and visit the 74 islands of The Whitsundays.

Firstly, bareboats really aren’t bare at all – it’s like hiring a houseboat. You can hire a fully equipped, and generally rather luxurious, vessel for a week or so of sailing around The Whitsundays, where you get to ‘skipper yourself’ and choose your own course for the duration of your holiday. Discover cascading waterfalls hidden amongst the rockfaces of the islands; be the first to leave footprints on untouched beaches each morning and enjoy paddleboards, snorkelling and fishing at your leisure. The bareboating teams will help you plan an itinerary perfectly tailored to your needs as you carve out your own adventure amongst the islands (mostly uninhabited National Parks). With more than 40 anchorages, there is always a tranquil spot to lose yourself at night under the endless expanse of the starlit sky. You can opt for a sailing yacht or a power cruiser and you will receive a detailed and comprehensive briefing before you start.

ANYONE CAN hire a bareboat! There is no experience or licence required.